The 22^nd edition of Posidonia 2010, the world’s largest international sea transportation business event, opened its doors in Athens Monday June 7, and announced a historic participation record of 1,855 exhibitors from a total of 87 countries. Over 17,000 Greek and international trade visitors representing the global maritime community is expected to attend the five-day affair. The exhibition spreads across 31,000 square metres at the Greek capital’s waterfront Hellenikon Exhibition Centre (HEC).